Title : Blog Rubric

Instructions : Use this rubric to self-assess your blog.

Type of Assessment : Electronic Publications

4	3	2	1
Content
My blog is fair and balanced. I refer to information from a variety of viewpoints and draw original conclusions based on my research.	My blog is fair. I refer to information from more than one viewpoint and draw conclusions based on my research.	I only present one viewpoint on my topic. I do not draw conclusions about the research, but just repeat what other sources have said about the topic.	I try to be fair in my blog, but the information I present is missing critical content. I try to draw conclusions, but sometimes my conclusions are not based on the research.
Voice
My writing shows my personality and reflects a deep commitment to the topic of my blog.	My writing shows that I care about the topic I am writing about in my blog.	My writing sometimes shows that I care about the topic.	My writing sounds like I am completing an assignment without caring about the topic.
Creativity
I use language and blog features to communicate my message in surprising and unusual ways.	I use language and blog features to communicate my message in interesting ways.	I try to use language and blog features to communicate my message in surprising ways, but sometimes my attempts just take away from the purpose.	I do not try to use language and blog features in surprising ways.